Simon S.H. The Oxford Solid State Basics

Oxford University Press, 2013. — 290 p. — ISBN: 978-0-19-968076-4.This book is meant to be a first introduction to solid state and condensed matter physics for advanced undergraduate students. There are
several main prerequisites for this course. First, the students should be familiar with basic quantum mechanics (we will sometimes use bra
and ket notation). Secondly, the students should know something about thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Basic mechanics and basic
electromagnetism are also assumed. A very strong student might be capable of handling the material without all of the prerequisites, but the
student would have to be willing to do some extra work on the side.About Condensed Matter Physics
Specific Heat of Solids: Boltzmann, Einstein, and Debye
Electrons in Metals: Drude Theory
More Electrons in Metals: Sommerfeld (Free Electron)Theory
The Periodic Table
What Holds Solids Together: Chemical Bonding
Types of Matter
One-Dimensional Model of Compressibility, Sound, and Thermal Expansion
Vibrations of a One-Dimensional Monatomic Chain
Vibrations of a One-Dimensional Diatomic Chain
Tight Binding Chain (Interlude and Preview)
Crystal Structure
Reciprocal Lattice, Brillouin Zone, Waves in Crystals
Wave Scattering by Crystals
Electrons in a Periodic Potential
Insulator, Semiconductor, or Metal
Semiconductor Physics
Semiconductor Devices
Magnetic Properties of Atoms: Para- and Dia-Magnetism
Spontaneous Magnetic Order: Ferro-, Antiferro-, and Ferri-Magnetism
Domains and Hysteresis
Mean Field Theory
Magnetism from Interactions: The Hubbard Model
Appendices
Indices